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Located in Bridgeport, Two Boots is a well-known pizza place that has delicious pizza. This restaurant delivers an unforgettable dining experience set in a casual vibe. It's a popular spot for customers seeking fantastic food.
No specific attire is required, so feel free to dress casually and comfortably.
If you're looking for the perfect spot for a get-together between family or friends, it's been reviewed as a great local option for both big groups and families with kids. In addition to its quick service (take-out is available), the restaurant also offers delivery, and can even cater an event for you. Or, if you just want to pop in for a beverage, the restaurant does have a pretty decent selection at its bar.
Specializing in both lunch and dinner, Two Boots definitely won't leave you disappointed. The restaurant is easily reachable by public transit, and visitors who drive have access to a private lot nearby (or can park on the street).

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Schooner Inc began in 1975 as a means to highlight the plight of the Long Island Sound and to help amplify the positive difference that the Clean Water Act was starting to make in US waters. Today, the company connects more than 8,000 people each year to the beauty and history of New Haven Harbor via public sails, summer camps, and educational programs.
For the last 23 years, the Quinnipiack—central Connecticut's only traditionally rigged tall ship—has hosted hands-on marine experiences for kids and adults. The New Haven mayor has officially decreed the schooner to be the city's flagship, as well as the ship Most Likely to Wear Couture Sails. The spacious boat was named to honor the Native Americans who inhabited the region and is helmed by an experienced and friendly crew.

Today, science lets children as young as 7 years old stand in the eye of a hurricane and fly over the surface of Mars—at least at the Connecticut Science Center. The multi-sensory center encourages all ages to explore the exciting side of natural and man-made phenomena. Whether they're braving gale-force winds in the hurricane simulator or engaging with exotic critters in the live animal touch tanks, visitors play an active role in the Science Center's more than 165 hands-on exhibits. In the Sight and Sound Experience, adventurers feel sound vibrations, experiment with lasers and movement, and hear light, whereas Planet Earth encourages them to probe for fossils in a real seabed core. Exploring Space journeys outside the atmosphere with moon rocks and an up-close visit to a black hole, before Invention Dimension, which features LEGOs, returns to Earth so that fledgling engineers can build their own Rube Goldberg machine without calculating the effects of zero gravity.
Recently, the Science Center welcomed its newest resident: a sound-equipped animatronic dilophosaurus, whose reptilian movements and noises recreate the goosebumps felt during the species' starring role in Jurassic Park. Robotics also plays a central role in Forces in Motion, which introduces the fundamentals of engineering and design by letting visitors challenge a robot to a game of basketball. The Science Center's dedication to machine life also extends to its programs with a summer teen robotics program and camps during school vacations.
Beyond the permanent exhibits, the museum is also a frequent stop for headline-grabbing traveling exhibits from around the country; with multiple exhibits coming through every year, no visit is likely to be the same as the last. The Science Center also houses learning areas suited to even smaller guests: in KidSpace, ages 3–6 splash in a water play area, partake in story time, experiment with a wall of magnetic balls, and test their object recognition in searching activities designed by I Spy author Walter Wick. Other child-friendly areas include Critter Corner, Lunar Lander and Tiny Town - the latter consisting of giant foam building blocks. Beyond the exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater screens science-focused films, and four educational labs host special programs such as summer exploration camps and professional development for educators. An on-site Subway restaurant, meanwhile, keeps visitors fueled. All of this academic adventure unfolds in the Science Center's sleek building, which honors its green architecture with a rooftop garden boasting panoramic views of Hartford.

Named the 6th Best Thing to Do in Stamford by Mofflymedia.com, Metropolitan Dance Center was born of the combined experience and brainpower of John DePalma and Steven Dougherty—a television personality featured on America’s Ballroom Challenge and a national dance champion, respectively—who’ve both garnered revered reputations within the ballroom community through their extensive knowledge and training. Backed by a team of certified instructors, they teach students to glide across the dance floor through their progressive curriculum, which is certified by the Dance Vision International Dance Association. They map students’ progress as they teach them to sway and samba through Latin and ballroom moves during group and private lessons. They also help couples to perfect their first newlywed spin across the dance floor with private wedding-dance lessons customized to the beat of the couple’s wedding song or first shared Morse-code message. The studio also hosts open practice sessions, allowing burgeoning dancers to mix and mingle, practicing their new dance moves to a variety of tunes in a comfortable environment.

Fitness Together isn't your usual gym. The locally owned franchise doesn't boast ultra-chic titles, avant-garde workout rooms, or elitist trainers. What it does do is help each exerciser achieve sustainable results via its goal-oriented philosophy and proprietary triple threat of resistance training, cardiovascular exercises, and nutritional knowledge. The Aspire 8 resistance program sculpts clients' physiques over the course of eight progressive phases through a one-year period dotted with individual goals. Cardio Together presents personalized programs designed and tracked by a certified trainer, and Nutrition Together crafts a plan for healthy living that doesn't involve water imported from Canada’s fountain of youth and includes the help of one-on-one meetings with a nutritionist.

Property Location
When you stay at CocoKey Water Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Waterbury, you'll be close to Brass Mill Center. This family-friendly hotel is within the vicinity of TIMEXpo Museum and Mount Southington Ski Area.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 282 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as multi-line phones with free local calls and voice mail.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park, an indoor pool, and a waterslide. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, a concierge desk, and an arcade/game room.
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). At the end of the day, relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Hot/cold buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and business services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference/meeting rooms, small meeting rooms, and a ballroom. RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.

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Will I get sick? What if I’m afraid of heights? Will my instructor get mad if I scream in his ear? These are some of the questions that might race through your mind when you’re first learning how to skydive. But here’s the truth: though your palms might get sweaty at the thought, you’re probably ready to skydive right now.At least, that’s what Russell Goldman seems to think. The owner of World Skydiving Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Goldman claims that he can have most people trained and ready for their very first tandem dive in 15 minutes. If that’s not enough to put your mind at ease, we asked the expert to give us his top skydiving tips for beginners. You Don’t Need to Be an Athlete to Jump Out of an AirplaneGoldman tries to keep things as simple as possible when teaching beginners how to skydive. He starts with the good news: there are no outrageous physical requirements for jumping out of a plane. “You don’t have to be in great shape,” he said, “but you do need some ability to move your legs up and down.” Most skydiving companies also have weight limits to ensure safety. The normal limit at World Skydiving Center, for example, is 200 pounds.
Scared of Heights? It’s Not as Bad as You Think.“[Skydiving] is different than climbing a ladder,” explained Goldman. In fact, when you’re thousands of feet in the air, the elevation becomes an advantage. “We’re so high up, it almost seems not real.” Goldman finds that, while most first-timers quickly forget about the height, they do have something else on their minds. “They’re mostly worried about jumping out of the plane,” he laughed. But that’s OK—beginners don’t need all of their nerves under control. “They’re strapped to one of us [so] we’re doing the work for them.”A Roller Coaster Is More Likely to Make You SickIf you’re prone to sudden nausea, skydiving has one advantage over the typical roller coaster: “You don’t go back up.” Divers don’t feel the repetitive dropping sensation associated with thrill rides, and very few report feeling sick after their first jump. If nausea does occur, it’s likely to happen during the slow, swaying part of the canopy ride.You Won’t Have Any Trouble Breathing
According to Goldman, the only reason you might not be able to inhale during a freefall is if you’re holding your breath. “There's no difference between [breathing] in the plane and out of the plane,” he assured us. Freefall speeds reach a maximum of 120 miles per hour—while thrilling, that’s not fast enough to making breathing difficult.
Chat with Your Instructor, But Only If You Feel Like It
On clear days, Goldman and his fellow instructors at World Skydiving Center will point out sights such as the Chicago skyline on the way down. “During the canopy ride, the instructor becomes like a tour guide,” he said. But you shouldn’t feel obligated to hold a conversation if you’re just enjoying the view. “Some people are chatty. Others are quiet.” In any case, nobody’s going to get their feelings hurt.Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Preparing for your first skydive is easy enough: in short, don’t do anything differently. “We want [you] to treat it as a normal day,” said Goldman, which means waking up and eating breakfast as you normally would. He does warn against staying up late the night before.
Remember to Bring Your Glasses
Or contact lenses, if you need them. Nearly all skydiving centers provide over-the-glasses goggles for skydivers, so you won’t be stuck trying to make out the blurry scenery on your way down.
The Landing Is Usually Pretty Soft
Goldman prefers to slide people in gently on their backsides, making for a slow and steady landing. First-timers almost always dive in tandem with an instructor who knows how to make the landing as soft as possible, so there’s no need to wear those shock-absorbing shoes.Invite Your Friends and Family
“[Skydiving] is a bigtime spectator sport,” Goldman said. Most skydiving centers actually have dedicated spectator viewing areas, so dont forget to flash a thumbs-up to anyone watching the latter part of your descent—including, of course, your triumphant landing.
Photos: skydiving 024 and skydiving 014 by Laura Hadden. tandem skydiving (26) [landing] by bertknot. All Flickr photos under CC BY 2.0.

It took a couple of tries before we finally connected with Peter McClelland, a man who’s more accustomed to hearing dogs barking than cell phones ringing. As a dog-sledding expert and co-owner of White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures, McClelland spends most of his time outside among the snowy pines of Ely, Minnesota, tending to his pack of Alaskan huskies and teaching visitors the ins and outs of being a musher. Fortunately, we were able to catch the soft-spoken naturalist between dog-sledding trips to learn what an average day in his not-so-average life is like.How does your day begin?“First thing in the morning,” McClelland says, “we get up, feed the dogs, pooper-scoop the grounds, and pack our people food for the day trips. When customers start showing up, we make sure they have the right gear and are prepared for the day.”How long is your average dog-sledding trip?Most trips include a brief orientation and last from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but McClelland says that can vary depending on the distance. “On a single day,” he explains, “we’ll [sled] between 20 and 30 miles. We have a stop at lunchtime, where we build a fire and cook brats.”What’s it like to spend all that time outside?“We’re in the Superior National Forest, and it’s a spiderweb of snowy trails out here,” McClelland says, but he doesn’t seem to mind the cold. In fact, he’ll often head out on the icy rim of Lake Superior for an afternoon barbecue. Dog-sledding is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle for a while; the closest airport to Ely (population: 3,455) is two hours away, and the terrain farther out gets even more secluded.What’s your favorite part of the day?“[I love] seeing the dogs grow up and learn how to do everything,” McClelland says. “We usually start training them at four months, though they won’t pull trips until they’re over a year old.”How does your day end?“The dogs come in, everybody rubs them down, they get treats, and then they get fed their second meal.” So, what do these ultra-athletic dogs eat? “We feed them ground-up meat and a high-energy dog food that’s 32% protein and 32% fat. These dogs burn a lot of calories, so it’s a high-calorie food.” What’s something about your day that would surprise people?Films and TV shows have depicted plenty of mushers cracking whips and gruffly yelling at their team, but McClelland says it’s much more relaxed than that. “The dogs don’t have reins or anything like horses,” he tells us. “They’re hooked up to each other as a team and they follow voice commands: ‘Ge’ for right, ‘haw’ for left, ‘alright’ to go, and ‘whoa’ to stop.” People might also be surprised to learn that a dog sled doesn’t really have a place to sit down. “A sled has two runners,” McClelland explains. “You stand on the back and have a handlebar and a couple of brakes, which are your biggest friends when you’re out there.”Do you find it easy to leave your job at work when you go home?It’s hard to leave your job at work when you technically work from home. “We actually live here,” McClelland says, referring to White Wilderness’s onsite cabin. “The dogs stay outside. They each have their own house.”What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened to you on the trail?“We ran into a wolf one time. We ran about 100 yards before our team would stop. The wolf would watch us, then catch up slowly, and when it got too close, we’d take off. It did that for about 20 minutes.” Although adventurers aren’t guaranteed to see a wolf on every trip (McClelland says the wild creatures are actually more timid than huskies), they’re sure to be dazzled by a mode of transportation that, after more than 1,000 years, is still alive and well—if you know where to look for it. Just don’t expect the dog-sledders to answer the phone every time.Read about other ways to spend time in the snow:Five Things to Know Before You Go Cross-Country SkiingHow to Build an Igloo, as Explained by an Arctic ExplorerAn Eagle Scout’s 10 Tips for Camping in the Snow

Max Aaron’s career is something of an anomaly. Most ice skaters have to make the tough choice between hockey and figure skating early on, but Aaron arrived at a different conclusion: why not both? A hockey player since the age of 3 and a figure skater since age 9, Aaron has competed extensively in both sports. Only after a back injury in 2008 did he decide to turn his full attention to figure skating, where he went on to become the 2013 US champion and 2014 US bronze medalist. Aaron has spent most of his life in skates, so it’s no wonder that he feels so comfortable on the ice. We asked him for five tips to get amateur skaters moving—and, just as important, stopping—with something resembling grace.Forget What Mom Says—Don’t Stand Up Straight
“Skating is more complicated than people think,” warns Aaron. Many newcomers get the idea that they can simply walk on the ice, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. When we walk, our legs stay straight and our knees lock—a terrible formula for ice skating. Instead of standing up straight, crouch into an athletic stance. Keep your knees bent in order to lower your center of gravity and increase your chances of staying upright. You’ll find your balance better this way, even when attempting more adventurous moves such as the single-leg glide, in which the temptation to straighten out is greater.Wear Layers on Top of Layers
Indoors or out, it’s important to bundle up on the ice. That means hats, gloves, scarves, and even snow pants, depending on the weather. As Aaron puts it, “if you’re warm, you’re staying safe.” If you’re worried about losing your balance under the weight of all those layers, don’t. According to Aaron, “as long as you keep your athletic stance, you’ll be alright.”
It’s Okay if Those Skates Pinch Your Toes
Whether you’re renting skates at the rink or buying a pair, fit is key. With younger skaters, parents often size up to allow kids time to grow into their skates. But when it comes to adults, a loose fit is a big no-no. “You don’t want your toenails falling off,” says Aaron, but you do want a tighter fit than you might be used to.
When Stopping, Imitate a Snowplow
Stopping is the bane of many a beginner skater, but it’s actually not too tricky to learn. “Keep your knees bent and slowly push your feet out,” advises Aaron. “As you start to skid, point your toes in a little bit and keep your heels out, and you’ll slowly come to a complete stop.” This maneuver is known as a “snowplow stop” because the scraping of the blades on the ice will create a spray of snow.
If You Have to Fall, Fall Face First
While you shouldn’t actively try to land on your face, falling on your butt might be a worse option than falling forward. When skaters lean back too far on either blade, they’ll often put their hands behind their backs, resulting in what Aaron calls “the most dangerous thing I’ve seen.” When you fall backwards, you’re more likely to hyperextend your arms. Plus, you’ll likely be unable to catch yourself, which can lead to bigger bruises and more serious injuries. Fortunately, Aaron even has a graceful technique to prevent falling. As soon as you start to wobble, “quickly touch your knees to bring your weight back over your toes.” Most importantly, don’t let fear get in the way of fun. “The falls and sliding across the ice—it’s always a challenge,” says Aaron, “but enjoy the journey you’re on!”Photo courtesy of U.S. Figure Skating (2014 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships).Read about ice-skating tricks and trivia:Five Ice-Skating Tricks for Beginners The History (and Science!) of Ice Skating, in Five Facts